BALJENNIE — Volunteers at the Western Development Museum in North Battleford are working on different projects in the workshop. Some days they get a few extra volunteers. My husband, Stanley, seems to be there every day.
Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Festival of Trees had a good turnout the four days it was on. They had some beautiful trees as well as other displays and activities.
Now the museum is hosting Light Up the Village which opened Dec. 1 and will be on until the first week of January. There are some good displays of Christmas lights in the village and the museum yard. So far it has been kept busy with the public coming in to see it.
Sincere sympathy goes to Margaret Commer and family on the recent passing of her husband Richard Commer after a brief illness. He was a retired RCMP officer. He spent most of his career in different communities with the last posting in North Battleford to end a 35 years with the force. They have been living in Battleford West Place for a few years.
Our weather has been great so far for this time of year. Into December and no snow on the ground. It could come any day from now on. We do need moisture as the soil and croplands are very dry. Heavy fog has left frost on the trees to make things feel more like Christmas is coming on fast.
The custom of sending Christmas cards is coming slowly to an end. The tradition began in England in 1843. The first card was designed by John C. Oreley. Since then cards have been sent all over the world. Time marches on and so comes change. Christmas trees with their lights and ornaments have picked up speed. Many homes and business areas are filled with splashes of lights. More outside decorating has been happening. It’s a beautiful time of year. Enjoy it all.
